Mexican Mafia

Summary:
The Mexican Mafia originated in the mid-1950s . The prison, originally built to house young male offenders, soon became the home of many Mexican-American street gang members mostly from barrios, or neighborhoods, in East Lost Angeles. A small group of Mexican-American inmates organized themselves into what would become to be known as the Mexican Mafia. As the group recruited newly arriving Mexican-American inmates they soon took hold of the California prison system, however according to the Department of Justice, the group did not have a strong leadership structure until the 1960s. By this time they controlled the narcotic traffic throughout most of the California prisons. Early requirements of the gang required prospective members to be Mexican. Members also had to have completed at least one ‘hit’ or stabbing and their status in the gang was then based on their seniority and dedication. Dedication was usually proven by how many assaults they had engaged in.

Reflection:
Its amazing how inmates just created ther own gang while being in prison, also the thing that makes me surprised is that to become a member you had to at least completed one hit or stabbing and they had to show dedication to the gang, also on how many assaults they had engaged in. I wonder who People are proud of becoming a gangster?

Evidence:
The gang was created in prison and was named The mexican Mafia
The only take Mexicans
The mexican Mafia originated in the mid 1950's

Questions:
What would go in their mind to make a gang while their in prison?
Why are Mexicans only allowed?
Why do they have to complete a hit or stabbing?

Link:
http://www.knowgangs.com/gang_resources/profiles/surenos/